Stars' Hemsky Pots Two Goals Wednesday

(3/26/15)Ales Hemsky potted two goals in Wednesday's shootout win over the Flames.

Stars' Hemsky Picks Up Two Helpers

(3/13/15)Ales Hemsky collected two assists in Friday's win over the Capitals.

Stars' Hemsky Back In Friday

(2/27/15)Ales Hemsky (undisclosed) will play Friday against the Avalanche, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Stars' Hemsky Probable For Friday

(2/27/15)Ales Hemsky, who missed Wednesday's practice with an unspecified issue, is probable for Friday's game against the Avalanche, NHL.com's Mark Stepneski reports.

Stars' Hemsky A Question Mark Friday

(2/25/15)Ales Hemsky missed Wednesday's practice with an unspecified injury and is uncertain to play Friday against the Avalanche, NHL.com's Mark Stepneski reports.

03/26/2015 18:05Stars' Hemsky Pots Two Goals Wednesday
Hemsky potted two goals in Wednesday's shootout win over the Flames.Hemsky's markers game in the first and final minute of the second period. With six points in his last six contests, Hemsky makes for an attractive pickup for those in deeper leagues looking for a scoring boost down the stretch.

Ales Hemsky's potential has consistently overshadowed his actual production throughout his career. No-one, including Hemsky, can explain why. But things sure changed when he moved to Ottawa late last season. There, he lined up with Jason Spezza on the top line and was a revelation, recording four goals and 13 assists in 20 games. In Dallas, Hemsky is being reunited with Spezza and will be on the second line, tucked neatly behind the power duo of Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn. That means that he and Spezza will likely find a little more open ice to work their magic because they aren't facing the opposition's top line anymore. But let's take a quick reality check here before you take him off the board too early. Hemsky is 31 and six seasons removed from a 70-point season. He won't get back to that height in Dallas, despite the chemistry he clearly has with Spezza. But a gig on the second power-play unit and 50-plus points should be on tap. (Updated 8/13/14)